Countdown
A DJ in The Living Space to see in 2026.
New Year by the sea
Ten, nine, eight…count down to the New Year with us. Rosy cheeks, music for dancing and plenty of Champagne – and don’t forget Cornwall’s obligatory New Year’s Day beach walk (or swim, or surf for the hardy).
What to expect
New Years dip
Obligatory New Years day dip for the hardy
Ice skating
One complimentary session per night of your stay
The Beach Hut
Lunch or dinner with a special New Year Eve's menu. With a side of beach.
Music
Live band, countdown DJ and music to keep you on your feet.
Kids' Zone activities
Supervised sessions and daily family entertainment in Kids' Zone
Surf and bodyboarding
Hire all the kit from Wavehunters or book a lesson
Arrival drinks to welcome you, Kids' Zone sessions throughout the day and live music to sound out into the evening.
Sledging competition on the sand, and glitter art in The Living Space Snug before a Children's party in Kids' Zone.
Choose to dine in The Living Space dining room, The Beach Hut or Zacry's for an extra special experience.
Acoustic music soundtracks The Living Space. Later into the night expect Champagne as the DJ amps up the energy to welcome in 2026.
New Year's dip for the brave with free wetsuit and board hire from Wavehunters. Breakfast cinema club in the games room and live music throughout the evening.
One final breakfast before we say you goodbye, or maybe not if you're staying longer.
Explore our rooms
Beach lofts
Stay closer to the horizon in one of our seven new beach lofts, with beach access.
Room detailsFamily suites
A spacious double room and a separate bunk room for your family of four or five.
Room detailsDouble rooms
Modern beach living comes as standard. Choose a sea view or non-sea view option.
Room detailsVillage apartments
Stylish two-bedroom properties designed for families to really relax and feel at home.
Room detailsNew Year's Eve
Fill up with breakfast, perhaps indulge in a treatment, and unwind in the clifftop hot tub. The day is for bodyboarding, walks on the beach, and relaxing.
Lantern parades on the beach and marshmallows on the sand, live music and a choice of restaurants. Festive films and popcorn for the children, and daily festive crafts in Kids' Zone.
New Year's Day
A new year’s day swim anyone? Hangover cures for breakfast and for the bleary-eyed, ocean views, comfort food, coffee and hair of the dog. Flasks filled with hot chocolate on the beach. Back inside, make the most of good company over dinner while the children have a movie night.
For families
Family time in the games room, supervised sessions with Kids' Zone. Beach parties, family entertainment, early supper and lighter snacks for little ones.
Hot chocolate around the fire pit, marshmallows on the sand and a lantern parade.
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